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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1902
Page
7
A G Spencer touts wide stock and direct-from-manufacturer buying to offer lower prices. The ad emphasizes buying everything for cash and selling cheaper than any other shop in town, claiming strong reasons for its large business and well known name.
An old time shop ad invites customers to buy shirts valued for fit and appearance. It promotes varied fancy shirts, says they were chosen months ago, and emphasizes durability and style. Prices range from 1s to 15s each.
In the Federal House of Representatives Mr J A Cruickshank speaks on selecting a site for the Federal Capital. He urges equal site inspection opportunities for NSW and Victoria and warns against rushed decisions or a ballot commission. He notes the long inquiry ahead and the need to balance vested interests and state rights.
Contemplated guard strike prompts government mobilization of 40 000 railway workers. One thousand insurgents are arrested as H M S Phiston reaches Honolulu after three weeks seeking the missing sloop Condor. General Weyler tells the Spanish Senate tranquility largely prevails, while Barcelona metal workers gain a nine hour workday concession.
Disjointed early 20th century report notes nine Clarecastle United Irish League members imprisoned for tenant intimidation. Russian Manchuria troop figures rise as Russia and Japan maneuver. Colonial talks led by Chamberlain and Laurier seek trade, postal, and cable accords with Ottawa expected for final deliberations. Prince Henry arrives in Washington amid cordial visits. Korea restricts Koreda shore leases at Russia's urging. French Deputies back two-year service. frontiers clashes in Montenegro over Albanian chief's murder. House of Commons probes Navy funding and wartime supply contracts. Times critiques government indifference to South Africa conflict. War Office procurement debates continue.
A dispatch from London on Tuesday reports Commandant Malan with 200 men driven eastward in the Fraserburg district while Commandant Bmat with 200 men is pursued toward Carnarvon. Another raiding party operates southwest of Carnarvon. Columns between Strydplaat and Botha's Pass push Boers toward Harriamith near the Western Natal border, with Major General Elliott holding the Wilge River line supported by Brigadier-General Harker. The Harriamith wave covers 68 miles of front.
In the House of Lords Lord Tweedmouth voices opposition to army contracts for South Africa and moves for a Joint Committee to inquire into outfits supplies and troop maintenance. Liberal Morley concedes a prima facie case deserving examination.
A vintage ad promotes E0-LO-MO TEA from Ceylon, noting packing in Colombo air tight lead packets and delivery to Konsumers in original condition. It touts Kurious branding, claims of superiority over Kysons, and urges readers to call for a package from Righardsos and Co. and Kogal Parts.
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